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Our mothers are one of the most important people in our lives. They gave birth to us and raised us to be the person that we are today. There's no doubt that most of our mothers have taken a liking to care for plants during this pandemic. What better way to bring a smile to your mother's face than to give them a potted plant or something they need for gardening?
Here are our top 10 picks that your mother will surely love:
Best Plant Gifts
Fittonia Nerve Plant Dish Arrangement
One of the most unique and beautiful gifts you can give to your mom is a dish arrangement of Fittonias! The elegant, intricate patterns on the nerve plant's foliage are strikingly stunning, making them stand out from most indoor plants! Even more so when you arrange it with different beautiful variegations of the plant.
This is a finicky plant but with much love and attention, you'll see that they're very much worth it. You can create one your own or buy one that's pre-made! It's a beautiful reminder that no matter how much your mother can sometimes get on your nerves, you love them all the more.
Potted Peace Lily
Peace Lilies are the epitome of beauty and grace among indoor plants. Its beautiful and lush, elongated leaves with a bright white bract give a nice, elegant touch to any interior. They are best at complementing a minimalist or Scandinavian interior.
According to Feng Shui, the Peace lily can calm and harmonize the energy in one's dwelling. It is also one of the best air-purifying plants recognized by NASA. This is the best plant to give to your mom to thank them for all the hard work that they put into raising and providing for you.
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Calathea Beauty Star
Calatheas are a thing of beauty and one of the most beautiful ones is the Calathea Beauty Star. This plant is a cultivar of the Calathea Ornata which is why it looks similar to the Pinstripe Calathea. The difference is that it has a much bolder and colorful foliage pattern.
It can be a bit of a challenge to take care of them but once you get the basics down, they can be easy to care for. This plant is the perfect gift for the resilient and strong mother who faces challenges head-on to provide for their family.
Succulent Arrangements
Succulents are one of the most beautiful and adorable indoor plants to have around at home. There are so many different varieties of succulents in the market, and we discover new types year after year. Each one is more beautiful and unique than the next. This is why there are so many options when it comes to creating a succulent arrangement.
You can buy a pre-made one or make one of your own! All you need is a wide variety of succulents, the right tools, and the right container.
Aptenia cordifolia
This beautiful plant is a lovely mat-forming succulent with light green leaves. Their crowning glory is their bright red, pink, or sometimes yellow flowers that bloom during the sunniest part of the day. That's probably the reason why they're also known as the Baby Sunrose Plant. They do well in covering the ground but you can grow them in a container or a hanging planter.
These plants are the absolute best for plantita moms who love flowers. Give this to your mom to thank her for being your rain of sunshine after a rainy day.
Gardening Essentials
Adjustable Bamboo Plant Stand
Plant stands are a perfect way to save on space and avoid clutter all over the floor. It's also perfect for making your plants appear bigger and fuller. This will make cleaning up after their plants much easier.
Not all plant stand sizes are the same, you have to choose one that's in the right diameter for your pot. However, there are also adjustable plant stands that you can gift to your mother, so she doesn't have to go through the hassle of finding the right-sized plant stand.
Rustic Marble Finish Ceramic Table Pot with Saucer
Some people would think that the marbling design looks a little old fashion but not us! Marbled designs are perfect for the modern minimalist home. They can be used as little accents that can add a bit more texture to the interior.
This beautiful marble finish pot, for example, will look stunning in a mostly white color scheme. They're best paired with non-variegated plants with dark-colored leaves.
Bamboo Plant Rack
If you find that your place is starting to lose a little bit of floor space and there's hardly any space to put your plants in, it's time to get a rack. A plant rack is a tool to keep all your plants in one, accessible space. The best part? You now have room for more!
Give your plant-obsessed mom the space she needs for her plants with a beautiful bamboo plant rack. The material is made from is durable and strong but flexible, capable of handling plenty of things at a time, much like our mothers.
Mini Shovel Set
Creating succulent dish arrangements and tiny terrariums can be a very therapeutic past-time. However, it's not easy to push the dirt around with a regular-sized trowel. It can even make a big mess when you're not careful. A mini shovel set can come in handy in situations like this.
With this, you can push the dirt around with precision and minimize the mess you might make when creating these intricate arrangements. This is the perfect gift for mothers who love to work with their hands and create beautiful things.
Mid Century Iron Planter with Stand
Iron planters are a thing of beauty, the metallic texture they bring into the room can be quite eye-catching. It adds a flair of sophistication and elegance when paired with a nice, bushy plant.
This beautiful pot for one is gorgeous and it comes with a plant stand that helps elevate its beauty. This a good pot for spoiling our moms who have a taste for the finer things in life. Do keep note that these pots are the best place indoors.
Porcelain Dish With Octagon Frame
Decorating your walls can be great fun! It adds a bit of texture and frees up a ton of space. This leaves more room for plants and it lessens the clutter on your floors. It's always handy to have a pot around that you can use for regular container gardening and vertical gardening.
This classy pot is just the thing your mother needs if she needs a versatile planter plant-styling. It features a beautiful iron frame that doesn't only look aesthetically pleasing but you can also use it for decorating your walls.
Ferris Wheel Planter Set
Some moms are young at heart and oftentimes, they just want to have fun! Having something whimsical around can add a lot of character to your interior. Novelty planters or gardening accessories are always a treat to have around!
This Ferris Wheel Planter Set will not only make your plants look good but it can also be used to save a lot of space. Your mother can easily rotate your succulents when they need water. It's a fun way to brighten up anyone's space with plants!